1. Avoid storing Onions and Potatoes together because both produce a gas that causes either of them to spoil quickly.

 

2. Put two or three orange leaves in your hot palm oil on the fire. Let the leaves turn black before removing it. By then your palm oil becomes pure groundnut oil also giving your food a nice taste.

 

3. To avoid feeling a peppering hotness on your hands after cutting pepper with bare hand scrub your hand with salt and red oil then wash it.

 

4. If you happen to over salt a pot of soup, just drop in a peeled potato. The potato will absorb the excess salt.

 

5. If your Soup or Stew goes sour while warming it, add little piece of Charcoal and remove after warming, the taste will come back.

 

6. Never put citrus fruits (oranges, lemon, lime, etc) or tomatoes in the fridge. The low temperature degrades the aroma and flavor of these fruits.

 

7. When storing empty airtight containers, throw in a pinch of salt to keep them from getting stinky.

 

8. If your salt is becoming lumpy, put a few grains of rice in with it to absorb excess moisture.

 

9. To reuse cooking oil without tasting whatever was cooked in the oil previously, cook a 1/4" piece of ginger in the oil. It will remove any remaining flavors and odors.

10 things to know before visiting Spain

Spain is one of the most loved countries in the world with plenty of things to do and scenes to explore. If you haven’t been to Spain or you are contemplating visiting this country, then there are many things you should have in mind before you undertake the whole journey. 

Every year, millions of tourists flock Spain and many of them promise to return because of its beauty, endowment with tourist destinations, love from the people and its food. Surprisingly, Spain has something for everyone regardless of their age and tastes.

On a scale of 1-10, I would rate the Spanish food a perfect ten because it seems to be an endless supply of tasty and delicious cuisines. You can go for tapas, pintxos, Gazpacho, Serrano ham, Pulpo a la Gallega and many other types. 

The country is also one of the best producers of wine. They already got a wide selection of wines which means you can opt for any of your favorite any time of the day. It doesn’t matter whether you like red wines, white wine or even rose, the country will offer you exactly that. 

So, do you want to visit Spain and experience impressive architecture, friendly locals, beautiful beaches, the best music and dance and much more from this country? If yes, then here are the top 10 things that you should know before embarking on a journey to Spain. 

Consider Portable Wi-Fi

Now that you want to enjoy yourself to the fullest, you don’t want to be disconnected. You may want to share some pictures and videos with friends at home. So opt for Portable WI-FI Spain and you will be connected wherever you are whether at the beach, hiking, or your hotel room. 

People in Spain don’t follow eating timetable

If you are expecting your Spanish local friends to wake up at 7 a.m. and take breakfast, get back at 1 p.m. and take their lunch, then you are wrong. People in this country usually eat very late. They are likely to take their breakfast at around 9 am, take their lunch from 2 pm and would sit down for dinner at 10 pm. So if you are staying here for longer, you will be forced to adjust your meal times. Even when you don’t want to do that, you may not find an open restaurant before these times. 

Spaniards are not keen on punctuality

In Spain, things are not going to start on time, you can expect that someone will either pop up early or make it late even after you have stipulated the time. Though, if it’s an official thing, you can expect someone to be there on time. On the other hand, if you have organized to meet your friend at a certain time, you may be surprised they didn’t turn up on time. 

It’s a better thing to choose public transport

Public transport in this country is perfect; it’s actually the most common mode of transport. You can easily find trains and buses from almost anywhere you are in the cities. Public transport is also very affordable a good start if you are travelling on a budget. 

People in Spain don’t sleep during siesta time

Siesta is one of the most popular Spanish cultures that almost everyone out there envies. Though, most people in Spain don’t sleep at this time. A number of the shops and businesses in Spain will close between 2pm and 4pm but this doesn’t make most of the locals sleep. 

People here don’t only speak Spanish

Besides the fact that Spanish is the most used language in Spain, it’s not the only official language here. In most areas in Spain, people use other languages. A good example is in Catalonia where people speak Catalan. 

You will not find Sangria and Paella everywhere in Spain

These two are the most adored meals that you can find in most areas in Spain. Paella is available widely in Valencia region but you may not find it in all restaurants. Sangria is a drink in Spain for tourists and you also don’t get it everywhere in the country. 

There are many festivals in Spain

Spain is regarded as the festivals capital of the world and that is true, we have witnessed a couple of festivals going on almost every weekend. There are higher chances that at least one of popular festivals in the country will coincide with your trip. Some of them include, Seville’ s Feria de Abril, La Merce in Barcelona and Las Fallas in Valencia. 

Spain is an historic culture

Most of their culture was prejudiced by the Moors. These are the people that ruled the country for almost 800 years. With that in mind, you shouldn’t wonder why most of their culture is derived from them. 

Don’t visit in August

August is the perfect time to visit most countries of the world but not Spain. Despite it being at the middle of the summer holidays, there is traffic because this is the time many parents are taking their students for holidays. You will also find high demands which will increase the price of items and transport. Major tourist attractions will be open but you are unlikely to have a nice time in the city at this point in time. So try your best and choose another month for your tours in Spain. 

Spaniards will not always speak good English

Although there are some locals that can communicate fluently in English, you don’t expect every local to understand you. That’s the reason you are supposed to learn some lingo. In Spain, English is not as widespread as many of the European countries. You can try to learn some Spanish Phrases before you travel because this will enhance your communication with the locals. Try to know the Spanish phrases for ‘’where is….’’, some greetings and how to appreciate. 

Now that you have all the things you should know before visiting Spain, I don’t see any reason why you should still be waiting. Spain is endowed with many and breathtaking tourist’s destinations including Museums, amazing infrastructure designs, beautiful natural views, beaches and many others. The accommodation is also very affordable depending on the place you are visiting. You can choose to visit alone or as a family because there’s something for everyone.